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

Galena, Illinois
$277 avg/night
Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

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.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    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)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Dishwasher Microwave Oven Paper Towels Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    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 : 6

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Review Review

  • Carrie

    Submitted Feb 26, 2026

    Stayed Feb 23, 2026

    House was very clean and in a great location for walking downtown.

  • Thomas B.

    Submitted Mar 27, 2026

    Stayed Mar 13, 2026

    Everything was great. Thank you for letting stay in your home.

  • Matthew A.

    Submitted Jan 19, 2026

    Stayed Jan 16, 2026

    Very cute. Nice kitchen. Two bathrooms, one with a tub... Perfect for bathing the toddler. The antique phones were so cool!

  • Leann M.

    Submitted Dec 21, 2025

    Stayed Dec 18, 2025

    Everything was communicated clearly and timely. Amenities were stocked, everything was very clean and the beds/bedding were comfortable.

  • Susan A.

    Submitted Dec 18, 2025

    Stayed Dec 12, 2025

    Great short walk to Main St shops and restaurants. Cute vintage home with modern upgrades. The fireplaces and working antique phones were awesome. Perfect Christmas getaway for our family of 6

  • Mary K.

    Submitted Nov 12, 2025

    Stayed Nov 7, 2025

    CLOSE TO THE SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS ON MAIN STREET.

  • Trudy S.

    Submitted Nov 8, 2025

    Stayed Nov 4, 2025

    Great location! Easy walk to Main Street. Very clean. Comfortable kitchen and living room for gathering.

  • Angela M.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    This is a very clean and beautiful place to stay. It’s an old and charming property and well taken care of on the inside. Stairs up to the property are in bad shape, so be careful. Only street parking, but not a big deal. A huge bonus with just minutes away from downtown. We would stay here again.

  • Laurie A.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    Easy check in, close to downtown and shopping, perfect day!

  • shelley s.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    Fantastic, charming home with lots of nostalgic details. The location to downtown Galena was perfect, just a short walk down the hill. The house was stocked with plenty of towels and linens. The beds were very cozy and there was plenty of room to spread out. Sipping a hot cup of coffee on the porch in the morning was a perfect start to the day and game night at the kitchen table was a blast. The light switches were all labeled making it very easy to know what switch to flip. Side note…there are quite a few steep steps that lead up to the house which might be an issue for some.

  • Shalini L.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2025

    Stayed Sep 26, 2025

    The property was so quaint! Loved the decorative touches that were authentic to a bygone era. Beautiful kitchen, easy parking right next to the house. It was easy to walk to the downtown area. We did note that it got a bit quiet and dark at night, but walking as a pair felt okay (wouldn’t have walked home alone). The only thing to consider about this place is that there are several steps to climb up to get to the entrance and the steps need repair, so probably not ideal for anyone who might have trouble with steps. Would stay again!

  • Jon W.

    Submitted Oct 11, 2025

    Stayed Oct 8, 2025

    Great location. Easy walk to shops and restaurants. House had everything we needed.

  • Mary L.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2025

    Stayed Sep 5, 2025

    Everything was beautiful. Clean and had everything we needed. Perfect location. Clear instructions on entering.

  • Leslie B.

    Submitted Aug 31, 2025

    Stayed Aug 28, 2025

    Cute, and cozy. Loved it!

  • shandy w.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2025

    Stayed Aug 22, 2025

    We had the best time. It was a reunion with my in laws. The kids grandparents. Meeting half way between Minnesota and Indianna. The home suited us perfectly!

  • brenda b.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2025

    Stayed Aug 11, 2025

    The property was great and location was good.

  • Ashley B.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2025

    Stayed Aug 15, 2025

    Excellent stay!!! The home is so cute and clean! Perfect location for walking downtown! Will definitely stay again!!! Thank you!!

  • Lindsay M.

    Submitted Aug 15, 2025

    Stayed Aug 8, 2025

    Conveniently located and very nice!

  • Deborah L.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2025

    Stayed Aug 4, 2025

    The host made check-in so easy and the space inviting. Of course the hike up the outside stairs to the entry door was work....but we knew Galena is known for their hills and stairs! We walked all over town for tours, shopping and eating.

  • Samantha b.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 25, 2025

    Great place! Very clean! Great location.

  • Gloria C.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2025

    Stayed Jul 7, 2025

    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!

  • Jill M.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2025

    Stayed Jun 21, 2025

    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.

  • Gail A.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2025

    Stayed Jun 18, 2025

    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.

  • Kent S.

    Submitted Jun 11, 2025

    Stayed Jun 4, 2025

    Very clean & tastfully decorated including antique touches (40s) with modern conveniences.

  • Karen S.

    Submitted Jun 1, 2025

    Stayed May 27, 2025

    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

  • ROBERT S.

    Submitted May 17, 2025

    Stayed May 14, 2025

    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.

  • JODI S.

    Submitted May 12, 2025

    Stayed May 9, 2025

    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!

  • Valerie H.

    Submitted May 12, 2025

    Stayed May 6, 2025

    a young passer buy carried our suit cases up the steps!

  • Susan F.

    Submitted May 6, 2025

    Stayed May 2, 2025

    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.

  • Jonathan B.

    Submitted Apr 19, 2025

    Stayed Apr 14, 2025

    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.

  • Ria O.

    Submitted Apr 19, 2025

    Stayed Apr 17, 2025

    Such a great find! Perfect location. Fun and unique property. Had everything we needed.

  • Angela N.

    Submitted Apr 13, 2025

    Stayed Apr 11, 2025

    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!

  • Jen W.

    Submitted Mar 31, 2025

    Stayed Mar 28, 2025

    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.

  • Heather O.

    Submitted Mar 20, 2025

    Stayed Mar 7, 2025

    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.

  • Jordyn G.

    Submitted Mar 17, 2025

    Stayed Mar 11, 2025

    Very nice house with beautiful interior and very fun to stay in!

  • Kirk N.

    Submitted Feb 21, 2025

    Stayed Feb 13, 2025

    love the place. we plan to do it again next year.

  • Megan R.

    Submitted Jan 27, 2025

    Stayed Jan 1, 2025

    Plenty of space for our family, had everything we needed. So nice to be able to walk to all the restaurants / shops. Thank you!

  • Wendy J.

    Submitted Jan 12, 2025

    Stayed Jan 10, 2025

    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.

  • John K.

    Submitted Jan 2, 2025

    Stayed Dec 19, 2024

    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

  • Amber L.

    Submitted Dec 16, 2024

    Stayed Dec 14, 2024

    We had an amazing time and loved the property! Absolutely outstanding.

  • Rose G.

    Submitted Nov 20, 2024

    Stayed Nov 17, 2024

    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.

  • Melissa H.

    Submitted Nov 17, 2024

    Stayed Nov 15, 2024

    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!

  • Cindy S.

    Submitted Nov 13, 2024

    Stayed Nov 8, 2024

    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.

  • Morgan D.

    Submitted Nov 8, 2024

    Stayed Oct 26, 2024

    Clean and convenient location

  • Renee W.

    Submitted Oct 24, 2024

    Stayed Oct 20, 2024

    My best friend and I stayed for 3 nights. We thoroughly enjoyed Galena and the beautiful home. The owners have thought of everything someone would need. Walking distance to everything also.

  • Jen F.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2024

    Stayed Sep 23, 2024

    Great place and a great location! Highly recommend!

  • Rachel S.

    Submitted Oct 3, 2024

    Stayed Sep 27, 2024

    It is a neat old house with modern and comfortable amenities. The house was clean and well stocked with everything you need. The two bedrooms are on opposite sides of the house, and each has a bathroom (one is only a powder room). It was nice for each couple to have a little privacy while sharing the house. We parked the car in front of the house and left it there for the weekend. The house is an easy 5-7 min walk to Main Street to get to all the restaurants, bars, and shops. It wasn't a problem for us, but note that there are steep steps to get to the property. Glad we found this adorable spot and talked about coming back next fall.

  • Judy G.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2024

    Stayed Sep 17, 2024

    It was very bohemian on style site. It is an 1840 building and has a lot of stairs. It wasn’t enjoyable stay.

  • Barb I.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2024

    Stayed Sep 9, 2024

    4 of us senior adults thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Blocks from Main street a definite plus for walkability! Enjoyed the side porch and nicely remodeled layout with both bedrooms and baths on one floor. Very clean! Marion quickly responded to our questions. Worked well for us all!

  • Katie M.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2024

    Stayed Sep 6, 2024

    Wonderful old house with modern amenities. Great communication with the host. Be prepared for lots of stairs!

  • Katie W.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2024

    Stayed Jul 29, 2024

    Galena is hilly & beautiful! I found the town to be inspiring & a lot larger than i anticipated. This home is in a great location if you’re ok with stairs to the door. There were a lot of extras & small touches to welcome guests. The beds, pillows were fresh & comfy. Kitchen well appointed. The a/c worked well in all levels which showed the professional remodel done correctly. Old house charm was retained. The best part was the homes thick walls creating a quiet zone in each room. We were fine with 1 shower. The 1/2 bath was in a good location. The 3rd bedroom is the downstairs family room & comfortable since the upstairs living room was primarily used. Marian was very accommodating & a great communicator. We will stay here again without hesitation & recommend to friends.

  • Tazio G.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2024

    Stayed Jul 25, 2024

    Easy walk to everything, which we did several times per day! Super clean, nicely laid out, would highly recommend.

  • andrea a.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2024

    Stayed Jul 22, 2024

    We sure enjoyed the care with which this home was restored! It was the perfect balance of charming touches and modern conveniences!

  • Jennifer M.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2024

    Stayed Jul 17, 2024

    Love the old home with modernized updates. Quite a few steps to get our luggage & bags up to the house …. But we did it. Great location off of busy road - walking distance to Main Street. We enjoyed the porch swing, walking the hilly neighborhoods & checking out Galena County. Thank you for sharing your space.

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