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Family-friendly stay with indoor pool in Galena

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A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, a large sofa, a coffee table, and a chandelier.
A hot tub with a view of a forest and outdoor seating area.
A spacious living room with a brown sofa, a beige armchair, and a coffee table. There is a kitchen in the background with a bar and stools.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a window with blinds, a bedside table, and a hanging light fixture.
A large indoor swimming pool with a high ceiling and wooden beams, surrounded by windows and lounge chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 103500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Gal, IL
  • Place, Dowling House
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Grant Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Market House
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Galena

The Galena Territory stay.Your stay at this The Galena Territory cabin places you within 6 miles (10 km) of Old Blacksmith Shop and Old Market House. Eagle Ridge Resort Golf and Dowling House are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Old Blacksmith Shop - 8 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Dowling House - 8 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Grant Park - 8 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Old Market House - 8 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Belvedere Mansion - 10 min drive - 7.2 miles

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Galena Roasters - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Blaum Bros Public House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Fried Green Tomatoes - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Vinny Vanucchi's - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Secret Room-Hot Tub-Billards-Firepit-Games-Pool access

Ideal home for groups and families! 3 king beds, multiple game rooms spaces!

- 4 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom home, with "secret" room decorated with downtown Galena vibe, hot tub, pool table, firepit and more. Newly renovated home. -All new bathrooms, including 2 bathrooms with soaking tubs!

- Enjoy a private hot tub on the downstairs patio- blue tooth speaker, lights

- Outdoor patio to enjoy woods, watch birds and relax in nature

- Surrounded by 1 acre for privacy, especially in the back of the home with woods.

- Full size billiards table

- Year round community indoor pool and seasonal outdoor pool

- Popcorn machine

- Axe throwing

- Giant Guess Who Game

- Movie projector and screen to watch movies outdoors from the hot tub or by the fire

- Snow cone maker

- Cotton candy maker

- Marvel Arcade game

- Large Connect 4 game

- laser tag



Wonderful place for a family getaway, birthday weekend or special occasion! Kid and dog friendly! Up to 3 dogs allowed.



Bedrooms - 4 total, 3 on main floor

Dogs welcome :)



MAIN FLOOR-

Primary suite - Main floor - king bed. Smart TV. On main floor. Attached bathroom with shower and separate soaking tub

Bedroom 2 - Main floor- king bed. Smart TV,

Bedroom 3- king bed. Smart TV On main floor

2nd bathroom with shower and tub



Living Room

-Smart TV

-Comfortable seating

-games

-propane log fireplace (new)



Dining Space- Beautiful designed with lots of seating



Kitchen-

All new appliances

-Full pots, pans and cooking utilities

-Drip Coffee pot and french press



Three seasons room- relaxing space with views of wooded backyard



Washer dryer on main floor



UPSTAIRS-

Bedroom 4 - Upstairs with attached game room- Full bed over twin trundle, 2nd twin bed , tons of games ♟️🎲. bathroom with shower upstairs. Has playroom on the same level.

Sleep and rest in pleasure! All bedrooms with memory foam, new mattresses.

Game room for kids



DOWNSTAIRS-

Living room has 2 couches with queen pull out mattress.

- pool table

- Snow cone, popcorn and cotton candy makers



Secret Room with Motorcycle Bar, HUGE TV, super comfy couch



Poker Room



Kid friendly

- booster chair

- pack and play

- infant bathtub

- books

- kids dinnerware (BPA free)

- lots of toys

- laser tag guns



Enjoy the "Dark Sky" neighborhood

Enjoy the many amenities of the Galena Territory- community indoor year round pool, gym, and seasonal outdoor pools. Lake Galena is a scenic lake, great for fishing and boating (not swimming). Kayaks and pontoons can be rented from the Galena Territory. Also a beautiful waterfall (10-15 min drive), riding stables and more! Downtown Galena is really special- amazing shops, restaurants, wine tasting, historic sites, Haunted Tours, Trolly Tours, and more. Chestnut Mountain is about 25 min drive away, for skiing, zip lining and more.



Dogs are welcome if well behaved. Extra pet fee will apply.



Family managed property :) We are so excited to host you!



Parking is free, and on the property.



Please note, the property is surrounded by woods, so there are insects outside and occasionally inside.



Amazing nearby attractions, including golfing, wineries, fishing, hiking, horse stables and more. Downtown Galena is approximately at 10 minute drive, and has trolley tours, haunted ghost tours, fabulous restaurants and shopping and more.



You will have the entire house other than small locked owners closets.



We are family owned home. We will share our cell phone upon booking in case issues arise.



This home is in the Galena Territory- it's surrounded by wooded areas, trails, and community amenities.



There isn't easy public transportation so you will need a car. Uber is only sometimes available.

There is plenty of parking.



Video doorbell with camera and audio in front of house with view of front of house/driveway.



We provide firewood. You may need to bring kindling wood/cardboard, although we try to provide when able.



We do not give refunds due to weather. We strongly encourage everyone to buy travel insurance.

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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

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • 2 indoor pickleball courts
  • 4 outdoor pickleball courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Farming classes
  • Foosball table
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating 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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Farming classes
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 3,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 Secret Room-Hot Tub-Billards-Firepit-Games-Pool access to the airport?

This cabin is 28 mi (39-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 Secret Room-Hot Tub-Billards-Firepit-Games-Pool access?

As of Oct 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Secret Room-Hot Tub-Billards-Firepit-Games-Pool access on Oct 28, 2026 start from $508, including 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 Secret Room-Hot Tub-Billards-Firepit-Games-Pool access have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.

Does Secret Room-Hot Tub-Billards-Firepit-Games-Pool access offer free breakfast?

This cabin does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Secret Room-Hot Tub-Billards-Firepit-Games-Pool access?

No, there is no casino at this cabin.

What time is check-in at Secret Room-Hot Tub-Billards-Firepit-Games-Pool access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Secret Room-Hot Tub-Billards-Firepit-Games-Pool access?

Free parking is not available at this cabin.

Does Secret Room-Hot Tub-Billards-Firepit-Games-Pool access have a pool?

This cabin features an indoor pool.

Does Secret Room-Hot Tub-Billards-Firepit-Games-Pool access have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cabin.

How close is Secret Room-Hot Tub-Billards-Firepit-Games-Pool access to downtown Galena?

This cabin is 4.8 mi away from Galena.

Secret Room-Hot Tub-Billards-Firepit-Games-Pool access Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property. Perfect for a friends getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. We enjoyed finding the secret movie room. Ample space. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The facade of the house belies the fact that it is enormous inside, with commodious bedrooms and baths, a lodge-like living room with a stony fireplace, a big kitchen well stocked with appliances and all necessary dinner, table and glassware. And there's a big deck that can seat a dozen with a large grill. The downstairs is devoted to fun, with pool, pingpong, another viewing room and access to the hot tub and yard with firepit. There is also the "secret" Theater Room, a cozy space with well stuffed couches and a fanciful decor for enjoying a huge screen TV. The upstairs is kidland, with a toy room and a cozy bedroom suitable for three or more small folk. The nearby community pool is of a resort-level quality and quite a perk. And the proximity to charming Galena and all the area has to offer makes this a VRBO experience to recommend most highly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I would give this rental even more stars if I could! This house has it all..so many things to do. It was perfect for our family - truly outstanding. A huge thank you to the most thoughtful and helpful host Beth!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is beautiful and clean! We stayed for three nights with our adult children and their significant others (8 of us total). It is clear that the host has put a lot of thought into making this home beautiful, comfortable and accommodating for people of all ages. Our children like to stay busy so the pool table, the card table, the ping pong table, and the hot tub were big hits with us. We also enjoyed the “hidden” room, we were all able to relax in there comfortably and watch a movie. I would recommend this home to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our family to meet up and stay over Christmas. Beautifully decorated, warm and inviting. Game room and hot tub were a hit with everyone. And that hidden room blew the kids minds! Everything we could need and more was provided. We literally would not have had to leave for any reason, but the club house added another level of fun for all and we did enjoy Galena. The host, Beth, was available and accommodating. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an absolutely amazing stay and would give this home 5 stars if we could! From the moment we arrived, everything exceeded our expectations. The home was spotless—truly one of the cleanest rentals we’ve ever stayed in—and it was clear the owners take great pride in maintaining it.It was fully equipped with everything our family needed and more. From the kitchen essentials to thoughtful touches throughout the home, we never found ourselves missing anything. It made traveling with our family so easy and comfortable.The property itself is incredibly private and peaceful—perfect for relaxing and unwinding. We loved the quiet setting and felt like we had our own little getaway.Overall, we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a clean, comfortable, and well-equipped place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful home!

We really enjoyed this home. So beautifully decorated and very clean. Our children enjoyed the games in the basement and the secret room was so fun! The house had plenty of room for our family and had everything that we needed. We’d definitely want to stay again! Thank you for a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The perfect family getaway; Our family stayed here for two nights, and it was exactly what we needed after a tough year. The home was absolutely beautiful—spotless, comfortable, and thoughtfully stocked with everything we could possibly need for both rest and entertainment. Every detail was clearly well planned. The property itself is surrounded by gorgeous fall leaves, creating a peaceful and cozy atmosphere.The host was wonderful—attentive, responsive, and genuinely caring throughout our stay. I would recommend this property in a heartbeat and look forward to returning again someday.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The house is stunning. Plenty of room for 6 adults plus at least 3 kids and that's all in beds! There are 5, large comfortable couches as well. Firepit and fireplace are gresr on chilly dats. Hot tub was very clean! And the secret room.....well you'll have to go and see for yourself!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Family Christmas

Best time, beautiful house. Perfect size for our family. We had a blast, and will definitely return. Beth was perfect when it came to communication about the property. A
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Mini getaway

The cabin was amazing shape and in very good condition. The host made sure everything was in great condition and made sure everything was well. The secret room and amenities really made it so that we did not want to leave. Would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Nicest VRBO I've stayed at

Property was beautifully decorated. Beth was extremely responsive and even same day ordered an extra fan for us. My kids thought the secret room was great and it was very nice to have pool table, ping pong and poker. Used the gym and the pool at the owners club but it was a little hot for tennis. Very nice stay - including very easy check in and out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here. I would highly recommend this home to everyone. Our host Beth was so nice and extremely helpful with tips about the area. We had a group of 8, (2 sixteen year olds, a nineteen year old and three 21 year olds and my husband and I.) There was plenty of room for us all to gather as a family or spread out for some personal time! We planned our stay in Galena to be a staycation and mostly just hang out with the family. This home was perfect for that. We had lots of fun with the ping pong table and pool table. We all spent some time in the hottub as well. There was also plenty of room for all of us to eat our meals together and play games around the huge dining room table. We used the Galena Territory passes to spend an afternoon at the pool and pickle ball courts. The area the home is in is beautiful. It's about a 15 minute ride to main street shopping. We took lots of walks throughout the neighborhood. My son is a runner so he was able to get his training in on all the hills there! We felt very safe where we were. Very little noise and traffic where we were.The home has absolutely everything you can think of. It is by far the nicest, cleanest and best stocked home we've stayed in and we've been to a lot of VRBOs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect Getaway

This stay was one of the best for our family! The home is immaculately designed, decorated and equipped! Anything you might need has been thought of and provided. The setting is peaceful and surrounded by trees and beautiful birds that come and visit while you enjoy your morning coffee! Our three teenagers easily left their phones to the side to enjoy the property and that was priceless! The bonus was listening to their excitement when they discovered the hidden room! Having a dog friendly option was icing on the cake. Just perfection!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Celebrating Christmas Early

The house is beautiful with so much to do. There were 9 of us. My kids and friends ages 16-24 and me. We loved playing pool and ping-pong. The hot tub was awesome. We had enough room for everyone to sleep. I loved the dining room table because there was enough room for all of us to sit together and enjoy our meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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One of the best VRBOs at which we've stayed

This place looked great in the photos and we were stunned when it actually looked better in-person. We were three families with 5 kids among us and if was plenty of space. Every room was thoughtfully decorated and there is a ton of stuff to do in the house (hot tub, pool table, secret room, arcade games, cotton candy machine, on and on). We really didn't even get to enjoy all the activities so we were already planning on booking again to go back. The host was very responsive and helpful with any needs and checked in often to make sure everything was going well. I really can't think if anything but positives to say! What a great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Family Get Away

This house was awesome and perfect for our family - we were 7 adults, 2 toddlers and an infant. It’s in a great location in the Galena Territory with access to the owner’s club. The property is very well maintained, clean, well stocked. Very spacious and comfortable with a great layout. The upper floor was terrific for the kids — sleeping and play area. My granddaughters had so much fun with all the available toys. It is a very kid friendly house … even to having children dishes/ flatware which the little girls loved. The lower level was awesome with pool and ping pong tables, etc and the hidden room was a big hit! The fire pit was really nice with lots of available firewood. It would have been nice to have another day to just enjoy the house and its amenities. Communication with the host (Beth) was excellent!! Extremely quick to reply to emails and checked in with us on arrival to be sure all good. We really enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this property. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
From first communication to last, the experience was great. The whole house was clean and organized bedrooms were all great and mattresses were comfortable. Kitchen was properly stocked as we made a home-cooked meal while we were there. The downstairs hidden room was extremely exciting for our son and there was plenty of games and entertainment to make this stay great. Hot tub and fire pit were also used and made the evening very nice and relaxing. Definitely intend on coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an amazing home!! So many things to do. Great layout. The secret room was very cozy. Very well stocked with supplies. So many living spaces and tvs. Beth reached out and checked in on us, but we did t need anything everything was great!!The upper level perfect for kids We recommend this home to everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything you need for Relaxation

Main living room on main floor
Basement entertainment area
Back patio area with hot tub
Beth’s house
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

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