Unique octagon house in woods- Hot tub, pool, fireplace, firepit

Galena, Illinois
$389 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Enjoy this unique tree house - an octagon tiny house, surrounded by the woods! Galena Haven Tree House!
2 bedroom, 2 bathroom to enjoy the views of nature all around, with floor to ceiling windows!
Private hot tub in the back of the home looks into serene woods!
Decorated in Mid Century Modern style, to celebrate this unique home, we combined modern comforts with fun flash blacks.
Read a book by the indoor gas fireplace
Enjoy our record collection or use our cool 1950s radioto listen to music, or switch to Alexa for modern streaming
Enjoy the indoor pool (community pool part of the Galena Territory) or outdoor seasonal pool.
Relax in our unique Japanese soaking bathtub

Enjoy fall colors or watch snow fall! We have a collection of bird feeders to see a wide variety of birds. See wildlife such as deer, wild turkeys, squirrels, chipmunks and more. Or head to town and enjoy fabulous restaurants, adorable shops, learn about historic Galena, or hike with goats! So many wonderful options to enjoy around the home! You will also have access to Lake Galena (boating and fishing lights)

Outdoor space:
-New hot tub seats up to six, available year round.
-Deck has nice seating, cooler, and views of the woods. We also have an outdoor firepit, surrounded by woods (wood provided)
- Approx 500 ft from nearest neighbor (minimal visibility when leaves on trees, more in winter)
-Hot tub

Living room:
-Record Player, Alexa, 1950s radio
-Smart TV (no cable) to stream
-Lots of games, books, magazines
-Beautiful wooded views

Bedrooms:
-First bedroom has a queen bed and an attached bathroom. This bathroom includes a Japanese soaking tub (large enough for most adults) and shower. New memory foam mattresses in both bedrooms.
-Second bedroom has a king bed. Second bathroom is across the hall and includes shower/tub.
-Both bedrooms with smart TVs

Kitchen:
-Kitchen is small but very functional- stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer with icemaker
- Full sets of dishes, pots, pans, silverware, etc. Home has coffee pot (percolator and drip coffee maker).
- Cotton Candy Maker
- Coffee- Percolator and Drip coffee maker

-Wifi is fiber and can easily stream on multiple devices/video conferencing etc

Other amenities in The Galena Territory-
- indoor community pool
- outdoor community seasonal pool
- Pontoon, kayak and fishing boats also seasonally available for rentals.
- Indoor exercise room, outdoor tennis courts, indoor basketball court, billiards, ping pong and many other games are also available at the Owners Club
- Amazing golf options also available

Location:
- 5 min from Owner's Club (pool, gym, etc)
- 10 min from wineries
- 15-20 min from downtown Galena
- 20 min from Chestnut Mountain
- 10 min from hiking with goats/goat yoga
- 15 min from Elizabeth


This home (we think :)) is awesome but may not be for everyone.
- There is an approx 100 yrd walk down a sloped, paved path from where you park to the home. From there you walk up 7-8 steps to the home. We can't guarantee in winter it will be shoveled.
-Also, this home has a spiral staircase to get to the lower level of the home, where the hot tub is located. The staircase is not suitable for young children, and there are wide gaps between rails that a child could squeeze through. (Our older kids (7 and up) love the home, but please be aware of this before booking). You can alternatively walk to the hot tub from the path in front of the home if you wish to avoid the stairs.
We do have a security camera (audio and visual) that faces front of the house down the path/stairs up house.
No smoking of any kind allowed on the property
The house is surrounded in woods. Expect some bugs outside and occasionally inside.
Just being honest- property is not perfect but we LOVE being there ;)

Dogs are welcome if well behaved. Extra pet fee will apply. $65 fee for dogs. Must be well trained. No cats please (family member with allergy)
Family managed property :) We are so excited to host you!

Parking is free, and on the property.
Smaller washer and dryer in the house in lower level (down spiral stairs)
You will have the entire house other than small locked owners closet.
We are family owned home. We will share our cell phone upon booking in case issues arise.
There isn’t easy public transportation so you will need a car. Uber is only sometimes available.
There is plenty of free parking.

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

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Locally-owned & Organized Tours & Activities Recycling Unit Size: 800 Sq Ft (74 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit
  • POOL/SPA

    Heated Pool Hot Tub Indoor Pool Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Center Fitness Facilities Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Indoor Pickleball Court Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Swimming Nearby Tennis On Site Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books Foosball Table Games Music Library Pool Or Billiards Table Stereo Table Tennis Video Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Chef Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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Review Review

  • Gary L.

    Submitted Feb 6, 2026

    Stayed Feb 4, 2026

    The hosts are amazing. Great communication and they really want you to experience a great stay. The house was just like the photos which isn’t always the case. The views were better than advertised and the beds are really comfortable. The kitchen is small but has everything you need. This is a great unusual escape.

  • David J.

    Submitted Feb 1, 2026

    Stayed Jan 25, 2026

    The amenities were great. We enjoyed watching the wildlife outside even though it was extremely cold out. The fireplace made our stay even more enjoyable.

  • Tom G.

    Submitted Jun 5, 2025

    Stayed Jun 1, 2025

    We had a great stay in this secluded property. Private yet 10-15 min from great downtown food and shopping. Property had everything we needed and host had great communication.

  • Madelyn

    Submitted Apr 12, 2025

    Stayed Mar 30, 2025

    We had a great time relaxing over our spring break.

  • Devin H.

    Submitted Dec 26, 2024

    Stayed Dec 23, 2024

    Our stay at Galena Haven was fantastic! Our host was extremely kind and attentive for any information or questions. The property is beautiful and made for the most perfect, cozy stay. The location is great, quiet and secluded but easy to access from the center of town!

  • Rachel G.

    Submitted Nov 7, 2024

    Stayed Nov 1, 2024

    This retro cabin in the woods is the perfect place to enjoy some peace and quiet outside of the main strip without being too far. We loved the unique feel of the place and the extra fun amenities. This place made “sitting at home during vacation” feel restful and fulfilling! This was our first time to Galena and we will definitely be back. Thank you!

  • Marcy S.

    Submitted Sep 19, 2024

    Stayed Sep 15, 2024

    Loved the privacy of the house. The hot tub was fantastic. Check in was super easy. The house was adorable and decorated like a step back in time. The host is great!! She truly cared if her guests were enjoying their stay or if they had any problems.. pet friendly!!

  • Megan B.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2024

    Stayed Jul 21, 2024

    It was such a great experience! We saw wild turkeys, chipmunks, and birds of all shapes and sizes. There was a total benefit to have passes for the Galena Territory. It was close to downtown Galena and close to other attractions Galena has to offer. The property is very quiet and clean. We will definitely be coming to this property again!!

  • Vonda V.

    Submitted Dec 15, 2023

    Stayed Dec 12, 2023

    We were so impressed with the stay and how accommodating our host was. The house was so fun and unique and very homey!! We enjoyed the atmosphere of the woods and the privacy. If I could give it more than 5 stars, I would. It was perfect!

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